Ghost Adventures: Nevada State Prison

Ghost Adventures heads to Carson City to investigate the Nevada State Prison. Once a nightmare for inmates and guards alike, the now-closed prison raises the bar to new, frightening levels for Zak Bagans and his crew.

Nevada State Prison

The "Ghost Adventures" crew at the Nevada State Prison, which closed its doors in 2012. Since 1862, the prison was home to countless inmates who committed treacherous crimes. The crew has arrived to further investigate if their darkened spirits still remain.9601280

The "Ghost Adventures" crew at the Nevada State Prison, which closed its doors in 2012. Since 1862, the prison was home to countless inmates who committed treacherous crimes. The crew has arrived to further investigate if their darkened spirits still remain.

Zak Bagans at the Nevada State Prison

Nevada State Prison

The Nevada State Prison yard where many riots occurred while the prison was operating.9601280

The Nevada State Prison yard where many riots occurred while the prison was operating.

Dennis Williams at the Nevada State Prison

Dennis Williams at the Nevada State Prison

Dennis Williams is interviewed by the crew outside of the Nevada State Prison. Williams worked at the prison for 28 years and endured being shot, stabbed and a shattered kneecap during his time as an employee.9601280

Dennis Williams is interviewed by the crew outside of the Nevada State Prison. Williams worked at the prison for 28 years and endured being shot, stabbed and a shattered kneecap during his time as an employee.

Nevada State Prison

Nevada State Prison

A Nevada State Prison guard tower and license plate factory where inmates worked during their sentence.9601280

A Nevada State Prison guard tower and license plate factory where inmates worked during their sentence.

Former Nevada State Prison Director Glen Whorton

Former Nevada State Prison Director Glen Whorton

Former Nevada State Prison Director, Glen Whorton, is interviewed by the "Ghost Adventures" crew. While working for the prison Whorton was witness to eight lethal injections.9601280

Former Nevada State Prison Director, Glen Whorton, is interviewed by the "Ghost Adventures" crew. While working for the prison Whorton was witness to eight lethal injections.

"The Hole" at the Nevada State Prison

"The Hole" at the Nevada State Prison

This area was where prisoners were sent to for solitary confinement. People affiliated with the prison referred to it as "The Hole."9601280

This area was where prisoners were sent to for solitary confinement. People affiliated with the prison referred to it as "The Hole."

Inside "The Hole" at the Nevada State Prison

Inside "The Hole" at the Nevada State Prison

The interior of "The Hole."9601280

The interior of "The Hole."

Solitary Confinement at the Nevada State Prison

Solitary Confinement at the Nevada State Prison

A mechanism to bring down food to prisoners who were in solitary confinement during their sentence at the Nevada State Prison.9601280

A mechanism to bring down food to prisoners who were in solitary confinement during their sentence at the Nevada State Prison.

Curt Thomas at the Nevada State Prison

Curt Thomas at the Nevada State Prison

Curt Thomas recounts the 15 years he spent working at the Nevada State Prison in an interview with the crew. He has written a book about the history of the prison titled the "History of the Nevada State Prison."9601280

Curt Thomas recounts the 15 years he spent working at the Nevada State Prison in an interview with the crew. He has written a book about the history of the prison titled the "History of the Nevada State Prison."

Ex-inmate Randy Howard at the Nevada State Prison

Ex-inmate Randy Howard at the Nevada State Prison

Randy Howard, an ex-inmate at the Nevada State Prison, tells Zak about the shower room that remains haunted. A prisoner was allegedly murdered in this room by another prisoner.9601280

Randy Howard, an ex-inmate at the Nevada State Prison, tells Zak about the shower room that remains haunted. A prisoner was allegedly murdered in this room by another prisoner.

Shower Room in the Nevada State Prison

Shower Room in the Nevada State Prison

A shower room in the Nevada State Prison that remains haunted by a prisoner who was allegedly murdered in this room.9601280

A shower room in the Nevada State Prison that remains haunted by a prisoner who was allegedly murdered in this room.

Nevada State Prison

Nevada State Prison

A prison hallway in the Nevada State Prison. The prison was active up until 2012 and still is used sometimes for capital executions.9601280

A prison hallway in the Nevada State Prison. The prison was active up until 2012 and still is used sometimes for capital executions.

Nevada State Prison Cafeteria Rules

Nevada State Prison Cafeteria Rules

A list of rules and regulations for the Nevada State Prison cafeteria. These became necessary as this area became a frequent place for prison riots.9601280

A list of rules and regulations for the Nevada State Prison cafeteria. These became necessary as this area became a frequent place for prison riots.

Prison Cell at the Nevada State Prison

Prison Cell at the Nevada State Prison

One of the many prison cells at the Nevada State Prison.9601280

One of the many prison cells at the Nevada State Prison.

Nevada State Prison's Execution Room

Nevada State Prison's Execution Room

Stairs leading up to Nevada State Prison's execution room. The cast and crew were not allowed through the door as the room is still used for executions today.9601280

Stairs leading up to Nevada State Prison's execution room. The cast and crew were not allowed through the door as the room is still used for executions today.

Ghost Adventures Photos

The Domes

The Ghost Adventures crew outside The Domes in Casa Grande, AZ. Originally, these structures were built as a space to build semiconductors, but became a place for people to perform satanic rituals after the buildings became vacant.9601280

The Ghost Adventures crew outside The Domes in Casa Grande, AZ. Originally, these structures were built as a space to build semiconductors, but became a place for people to perform satanic rituals after the buildings became vacant.

The Domes

The Domes

People visit The Domes to practice satanic rituals.9601280

People visit The Domes to practice satanic rituals.

The Domes

The Domes

Since the 1990's The Domes have been used as a destination for people wishing to practice satanic rituals.9601280

Since the 1990's The Domes have been used as a destination for people wishing to practice satanic rituals.

The Domes

The Domes

Three 6s align one of the Domes.9601280

Three 6s align one of the Domes.

The Domes

The Domes

Graffiti lines most of The Domes in Casa Grande.9601280

Graffiti lines most of The Domes in Casa Grande.

Prepping for the Investigation

Prepping for the Investigation

The sun sets in Casa Grande as the Ghost Adventures crew prepare for the lockdown.9601280

The sun sets in Casa Grande as the Ghost Adventures crew prepare for the lockdown.

The Domes

The Domes

Inside one of the many Domes.9601280

Inside one of the many Domes.

The Domes

The Domes

In one instance the Arizona police found over a hundred dead chickens in this dome.9601280

In one instance the Arizona police found over a hundred dead chickens in this dome.

Adam Forger

Adam Forger

Adam Forger, paranormal investigator, has been investigating The Domes for over 10 years.9601280

Adam Forger, paranormal investigator, has been investigating The Domes for over 10 years.

Palmer Miller

Palmer Miller

Palmer Miller, a paranormal investigator, outside of dome number 4.9601280

Palmer Miller, a paranormal investigator, outside of dome number 4.

Jesus Gonzalez

Jesus Gonzalez

Jesus Gonzalez and his caretaker, Larry Winchester, outside of dome number 4. Gonzalez used to perform satanic rituals inside of this dome.9601280

Jesus Gonzalez and his caretaker, Larry Winchester, outside of dome number 4. Gonzalez used to perform satanic rituals inside of this dome.

Yuma Territorial Prison

Yuma Territorial Prison

Zak Bagans outside of the dark cell at the Yuma Territorial Prison, one of the most haunted areas on the grounds. Prisoners used to be tortured here with snakes and scropions by prison guards.9601280

Zak Bagans outside of the dark cell at the Yuma Territorial Prison, one of the most haunted areas on the grounds. Prisoners used to be tortured here with snakes and scropions by prison guards.

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Sally Port at Yuma Territorial Prison

Sally Port at Yuma Territorial Prison

A sally port (original entry) at the Yuma Territorial Prison where a large riot occurred while the prison was active. During the riot, the superintendent ordered the guards to shoot the prisoners involoved.9601280

A sally port (original entry) at the Yuma Territorial Prison where a large riot occurred while the prison was active. During the riot, the superintendent ordered the guards to shoot the prisoners involoved.

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Prison Cemetery

Prison Cemetery

The Yuma Territorial Prison Cemetery where inmates were laid to rest, including John Ryan who hung himself while imprisoned here. Ryan's ghost is said to be still haunting the Yuma Territorial Prison today.9601280

The Yuma Territorial Prison Cemetery where inmates were laid to rest, including John Ryan who hung himself while imprisoned here. Ryan's ghost is said to be still haunting the Yuma Territorial Prison today.

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Yuma Territorial Prison Cells

Yuma Territorial Prison Cells

A corridor of cells found in the Yuma Territorial Prison. John Ryan, a prisoner who hung himself while serving a term here, had his cell located in this area. His ghost is said to still haunt this prison to this day.9601280

A corridor of cells found in the Yuma Territorial Prison. John Ryan, a prisoner who hung himself while serving a term here, had his cell located in this area. His ghost is said to still haunt this prison to this day.

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Original Prison Beds

Original Prison Beds

The original beds used while the Yuma Territrorial Prison was an active correctional facility.9601280

The original beds used while the Yuma Territrorial Prison was an active correctional facility.

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Zak Bagans in John Ryan's Cell

Zak Bagans in John Ryan's Cell

Zak Bagans in the cell of John Ryan at the Yuma Territorial Prison. John Ryan hung himself in this prison and is said to still haunt the prison today.9601280

Zak Bagans in the cell of John Ryan at the Yuma Territorial Prison. John Ryan hung himself in this prison and is said to still haunt the prison today.

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Original Prison Beds in Cell

Original Prison Beds in Cell

The only cell in the Yuma Territorial Prison that contains beds used while the prison was active.9601280

The only cell in the Yuma Territorial Prison that contains beds used while the prison was active.

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Reenactment of Life at Yuma Territorial Prison

Reenactment of Life at Yuma Territorial Prison

A reenactment scene of what life used to be like while the Yuma Territorial Prison was still active.9601280

A reenactment scene of what life used to be like while the Yuma Territorial Prison was still active.

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Outlaw Pearl Hart

Outlaw Pearl Hart

Infamous outlaw, Pearl Hart, was once a prisoner at the Yuma Territorial Prison. She is known for committing one of the last recorded stagecoach robberies.9601280

Infamous outlaw, Pearl Hart, was once a prisoner at the Yuma Territorial Prison. She is known for committing one of the last recorded stagecoach robberies.

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Female Prison Cell

Female Prison Cell

The lone prison cell devoted to housing the Yuma Territorial Prison's female prisoners. Pearl Hart, infamous outlaw known for committing one of the last known stagecoach robberies, was one of the prison's renown female prisoners.9601280

The lone prison cell devoted to housing the Yuma Territorial Prison's female prisoners. Pearl Hart, infamous outlaw known for committing one of the last known stagecoach robberies, was one of the prison's renown female prisoners.

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Patricia Lynn Cody

Patricia Lynn Cody

Patricia Lynn Cody tells the Ghost Adventures team about her encounters with a ghost while on a tour of the Yuma Territorial Prison grounds.9601280

Patricia Lynn Cody tells the Ghost Adventures team about her encounters with a ghost while on a tour of the Yuma Territorial Prison grounds.

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Tina Clark

Tina Clark

The Crew interviews Tina Clark, a historian and archeologist of Yuma, Arizona, about her knowledge of the Yuma Territorial Prison.9601280

The Crew interviews Tina Clark, a historian and archeologist of Yuma, Arizona, about her knowledge of the Yuma Territorial Prison.

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Prison Courtyard

Prison Courtyard

The entrance to the Yuma Territorial Prison courtyard.9601280

The entrance to the Yuma Territorial Prison courtyard.

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Prison Life Reenactment

Prison Life Reenactment

A mannequin shaped as a prisoner found in the Yuma Territorial Prison Museum and Park.9601280

A mannequin shaped as a prisoner found in the Yuma Territorial Prison Museum and Park.

Walker War Dedication

The Ghost Adventures Crew filming a plaque dedicated to the Walker War. This was a conflict that took pace in the middle of the nineteenth-century involving Mormon settlers and the Utes, a Native American Tribe. Parts of the conflict allegedly took place where Leslie's Family Tree Restaurant is today. 9601280

The Ghost Adventures Crew filming a plaque dedicated to the Walker War. This was a conflict that took pace in the middle of the nineteenth-century involving Mormon settlers and the Utes, a Native American Tribe. Parts of the conflict allegedly took place where Leslie's Family Tree Restaurant is today.

Walker War Dedication

Walker War Dedication

The Ghost Adventures crew poses for a picture.9601280

The Ghost Adventures crew poses for a picture.

The Walker War

The Walker War

Zak pays his respects.9601280

Zak pays his respects.

L. Dee Stevenson

L. Dee Stevenson

L. Dee Stevenson, president of the Payson Historical Society, talks about the history of the area to the Ghost Adventures Crew.9601280

L. Dee Stevenson, president of the Payson Historical Society, talks about the history of the area to the Ghost Adventures Crew.

Leslie's Family Tree Restaurant

Leslie's Family Tree Restaurant

Leslie's Family Tree Restaurant in Santaquin, Utah where the Ghost Adventures Crew investigated for paranormal properties stemming from the area's rough past relations with Native Americans.9601280

Leslie's Family Tree Restaurant in Santaquin, Utah where the Ghost Adventures Crew investigated for paranormal properties stemming from the area's rough past relations with Native Americans.

Leslie's Family Tree Restaurant

Leslie's Family Tree Restaurant

A banquet room for private parties in Leslie's Family Tree Restaurant.9601280

A banquet room for private parties in Leslie's Family Tree Restaurant.

The Peteetneet Museum in Payson, Utah

The Peteetneet Museum in Payson, Utah

The Peteetneet Museum in Payson, Utah, which has a Payson Historical Society and artifacts from the time Payson was first settled by pioneers.9601280

The Peteetneet Museum in Payson, Utah, which has a Payson Historical Society and artifacts from the time Payson was first settled by pioneers.

Leslie's Family Tree Restaurant

Leslie's Family Tree Restaurant

A banquet room for private parties in Leslie's Family Tree Restaurant.9601280

A banquet room for private parties in Leslie's Family Tree Restaurant.

Symbol of Native American History at Leslie's

Symbol of Native American History at Leslie's

A portrait of a Native American hanging in Leslie's Family Tree Restaurant.9601280

A portrait of a Native American hanging in Leslie's Family Tree Restaurant.

Leslie's Family Tree Restaurant

Leslie's Family Tree Restaurant

Cory Broadhead, employee of Leslie's Family Tree Restaurant, tells the Ghost Adventures crew about her interaction with ghosts in the restaurant.9601280

Cory Broadhead, employee of Leslie's Family Tree Restaurant, tells the Ghost Adventures crew about her interaction with ghosts in the restaurant.

In Memoriam Wall

In Memoriam Wall

A wall in memoriam to friends and family members associated with Leslie's Family Tree Restaurant in Santaquin, Utah.9601280

A wall in memoriam to friends and family members associated with Leslie's Family Tree Restaurant in Santaquin, Utah.

Owner of Leslie's Family Tree Restaurant

Owner of Leslie's Family Tree Restaurant

Leslie Broadhead, owner of Leslie's Family Tree Restaurant, provides insight into the paranormal history of her restaurant.9601280

Leslie Broadhead, owner of Leslie's Family Tree Restaurant, provides insight into the paranormal history of her restaurant.